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Assalamu Alaykum!
Dear Parents,
Please take some time to read this letter as it has some important information and documents:

Important Dates & Upcoming Events:
  • October 2024 Calendar
  • October Breakfast Menu
  • October Lunch Menu
  • Annual Calendar (2024-2025)
  • Uniform Policy
  • Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)
  • Staff Roster & Emails

  • October 11: Barter Day
    • Bartering is to exchange (goods or services) for other goods or services without using money. We will be holding this event to teach our students about bartering insha’Allah!
    • Each student can bring up to 2 items to barter or exchange with other students (All exchanges are final).
    • Students can bring new items or used items that are in good condition.
    • Items should not have too high of a value.
    • Items that are NOT allowed: Anything edible (no food, no candy, etc.), no electronics, nothing haram or illegal, nothing harmful or toxic.
    • Examples of items that are allowed: Toys, plants, books, or anything else that is not excluded above!

  • October 14: No School for Students (PD Training for Staff)

  • October 14: PTA Meeting (2:00PM-3:00PM)
    • We will have our first PTA meeting for this school year to appoint representatives for the PTA as well as make a plan for PTA activities for the rest of this school year insha’Allah!
    • ALL parents are encouraged to attend this meeting and play an active role in the PTA.

  • October 17, 18, & 20: Islamic Book Fair
    • In collaboration with Muslim Memories, MCJHS is excited to announce that we will be holding our 2nd Islamic Book Fair insha’Allah! (Last year our 1st Islamic Book Fair was a HUGE success Alhamdulillah!)
    • Students will have the opportunity to visit the Book Fair on Thursday & Friday to purchase Islamic books, Islamic games, and other merchandise insha’Allah.
    • The Islamic Book Fair is open to parents as well as the general community every day from 11:00AM-4:30PM (October 17, 18, & 20) insha’Allah.

  • October 25: Bake Sale (Sponsored by the 7th Grade Parents)

  • Update on Gradelink:
    • Alhamdulillah, our school’s Gradelink account has been set up and our staff have started using it. We will start reaching out to the parents soon to give them access to their accounts. Since it is a new platform, please be patient with us as we gradually share access with the parents one grade at a time insha’Allah. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
If you have any questions, please contact us by email (Staff Roster & Emails) or by calling our school office at (718) 460-2127. School Office Hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00AM-4:00PM.

Jazakum Allahu khairan!
Br. Omar Chatila
Principal



Hadith of the Month

عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يَتَفَاءَلُ وَلَا يَتَطَيَّرُ وَيُعْجِبُهُ الِاسْمُ الْحَسَنُ.

المصدر: مسند أحمد 2762



Ibn Abbas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, was optimistic, he did not see evil omens, and he liked good names.

Source: Musnad Ahmad 2762, Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Ahmad Shakir





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